WELCOME WORD FROM PRINCIPAL
”Welcome at Bishop Nicodemus Hhando College of Health Sciences to pursue your good future you dreamed about”.
BACKGROUND
Bishop Nicodemus Hhando College of Health Science (BNHCHS) was established in December 2014 with provisional registration of REG/HAS/149P. In 2017 the college was full registered by NACTVET with registration number REG/HAS/149 offering one program of Medical Laboratory Sciences at Certificate level. Until 2020 when the college was full accredited is when the college upgraded to Ordinary Diploma level up to now. In 2023, the college succeeded to add another health program ( Ordinary Diploma in Clinical Medicine) which makes the total number of health programs offered by the college now to be 2 in number.
The college is the successor of the Bashnet Vocational Training Centre, which was found in 1998 by father Edmund Ryan from Ireland, a missionary of Pallotine Fathers. The BNHCHS is under the Authority of the Catholic Diocese of Mbulu and is now offering two programs of Ordinary Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences and Ordinary Diploma in Clinical Medicine.
The establishment of BNHCHS was supported by many benefactors, including; Kusaidia Afrika from Germany, SolidarMed from swiss, Obarserche from German and Tanzanian individuals, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Mbulu some parishes and Diocesan Health Facilities. The college followed all steps for registration of a training institution including seeking provisional registration, fully registration; and now is fully accredited.
BNHCHS is a charitable and non-profit institution that empowers the young men and women in rural particularly those who are poor to give them chance for social inclusion. It adheres to the principles of human dignity and human right and equal chance regardless of race, economic status, ethnicity, gender, disability and beliefs. The college is Managed and run-in accordance with the Catholic Church principles and ethics, directives and guidelines of NACTVET and Ministry of Health. The college uses curricula prepare by Ministry of Health and approved by NACTVET in 2022. The entry requirements for Ordinary diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences and Ordinary diploma in Clinical Medicine offered by BNHCHS are stipulated in curricula.
ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
COLLEGE VISION
To be an outstanding Catholic health Training Institution by setting standards of excellence in education, research and healthcare.
COLLEGE MISSION
To transfer knowledge and skills from one generation to another through teaching by using standardized procedures, learning tools and competent professionals.
To produce competent human resources with moral, spiritual and ethical values in healthcare.
To deliver quality healthcare to the community
COLLEGE OBJECTIVES
- To provide facilities for the study of and for training in the principles, procedures and techniques of medical sciences.
- To conduct training programs leading to recognized professional and sub-professional qualifications.
- Help trainees to acquire the competence desired with the aim of enabling them to work effectively
COLLEGE CORE FUNCTIONS
Teaching and Learning
The Bishop Nicodemus Hhando College of Health Sciences offers affordable, innovative, relevant and quality ordinary diploma programs. In addition, the College provides an enabling environment for integrated continuous learning for students and its staff.
Research and Publication
The Bishop Nicodemus Hhando College of Health Sciences has created and shall maintain a conducive environment to undertake relevant quality research and publications.
Consultancy and community service
Consultancy and community services are integrated within the Bishop Nicodemus Hhando College of Health Sciences core functions. In addition, the College participates in various community programs, activities and services as part of its corporate social responsibility.
CORE VALUES AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES
VALUES
- Accountability
- Transparency
- Professionalism
- Honesty
- Justice
- Human dignity
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
- Serve clients with dignity, courtesy and respect
- Continuous provision of efficient and effective service
- Adhere to ethical service provision
- Enhance transparency and accountability
- Observe principles of natural justice
- Sustain appropriate confidentiality
- Discharge duties professionally
- Ensure delivery of affordable quality education
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